Pruning Grapes - Knowledgebase Question

Bellmawr, NJ
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Question by ddwaz
June 9, 2001
What is the best way to prune grapes and when. I live in South Jersey.


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Answer from NGA
June 9, 2001
Grapes are usually pruned very hard each year, usually in late winter or very early spring. They are pruned so that only a few buds remain on the main trunk or stem. This controls the size of the vine and encourages heavier fruiting.

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